This constellation was named after a creature from the Greek mythology which is a combination between a human and a horse. Such creatures were of violent nature but there was one exception - Chiron, who was the tutor of Hercules.
- Eridanus
- Auriga
- Delphinus
- Centaur
Answer
The correct answer is D) Centaur.
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